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      New CFMoto 450cc Motorcycle Debuts – KTM RC390, Ninja 400 Rival

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      CFMoto 450SR is not likely to reach Indian shores or any other international market anytime soonNew CFMoto 450 SRCFMoto has quite an understated presence not just in India but in the global market as well. The Chinese bike maker currently retails four motorcycles in our country namely 650GT, 650MT, 650NK and 300NK. With an aim to dominate in the global market, they have now unveiled an all new 450cc motorcycle.Last year, CFMoto unveiled the outlandish SR-C21 Concept prototype at the 2021 EICMA. The concept has now taken the form of a supersport bike named 450SR in its production guise. The bike will initially be on sale in the Chinese market only with a sticker price equivalent to Rs 3.82 lakh. At first glance, you realise that CFMoto has borrowed most of the styling of 450SR from its prototype concept predecessor.New CFMoto 450cc 450SR – DesignThat said, CFMoto has deliberately dialled down things a bit as far as overall styling is concerned. For instance, to make it more production friendly, 450SR gets a pair of larger twin LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs that have been retained from the concept. The front fascia looks sharp and aggressive enough despite toning down its appeal.It flaunts a muscular profile featuring edgy side panels and sleek winglets. Unlike the radical-looking under-seat twin exhaust setup presented on the concept, 450SR gets a fairly simple single-sided upswept exhaust. It also misses out on a single-sided swingarm as shown in the concept and makes do with a traditional setup. Other visual highlights include split seats, a visor upfront and mirror-mounted LED turn indicators.New CFMoto 450ccHardware SetupThe Chinese brand has made use of cheaper cycle parts in order to make it more affordable. The Ohlins-sourced suspension setup shown in the pre-production concept has not been employed. Instead, CFMoto has made use of standard upside-down forks up front and a mono-shock accompanied by a dual-sided swingarm.Braking duties are handled by a single 320mm disc at front and 220mm at rear with M4.32 callipers sourced from Brembo and ABS from Bosch. The braking hardware is complemented by a dual-channel ABS. 450SR is also packed with some nifty features like a TFT instrument console and adjustable seat height.Powertrain SpecsPowering 450SR is a new 449cc parallel, liquid-cooled engine that dishes out 50 bhp and 39Nm of peak torque. This power mill with a 270-degree crankshaft is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The company claims a top speed of 190kmph on the new supersport bike. With a kerb weight of 168kg, 450SR gets one of the best power-to-weight ratios in its category.Initially, 450SR will go on sale in China only and may reach other international markets only after a while. It will directly take on Kawasaki Ninja 400 and also bridge the gap between KTM RC 390 and Honda CBR500R. More

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      2023 Yamaha Fluo 125cc Scooter Debuts – Smart Key, Digital Speedo

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      Yamaha has launched multiple 125cc scooters across several international markets based on the same platform and engine2023 Yamaha FLUOYamaha has launched a new 125cc scooter in Brazil named Fluo. This scooter is essentially a rebranded FreeGo scooter that is offered by Yamaha in Indonesia. However, Fluo comes with subtle variations in comparison to its Indonesian sibling. Let us check out what Fluo offers to Brazilian consumers.2023 Yamaha Fluo- StylingFor starters, design of Fluo is identical to FreeGo. It retains the modern and sporty styling of its Indonesia-spec counterpart. The only noticeable change in its visual appearance is turn signals and brake lamps which are separate units in Fluo. In FreeGo, they are offered as an integrated unit.2023 Fluo is being offered with three colour options- black, blue and white. The last two options come as dual-tone paint schemes with blacked-out planes on side fairing, front apron, floorboard, alloy wheels and underpinnings to accentuate the scooter’s sporty appeal.Features & HardwareIn terms of features, new Fluo is offered ABS as standard, unlike its Indonesian twin which gets it as an option. Other features on offer in Fluo include a fully digital instrument console with blue lighting background, a 12-volt charging socket, full LED illumination, auto start/stop functionality and keyless entry via a smart key. It also receives a generous 25-litre under-seat storage.2023 Yamaha FLUOComing to dynamics, it gets a typical underbone chassis that sits on conventional telescopic forks up front and an offset mono-shock mounted on the rear wheel hub. Braking duties are carried out by a 200mm disc up front and a 1300mm drum at rear which are aided by a single-channel ABS. Fluo rides on 12-inch alloy wheels that should offer a comfortable ride experience given its seat height of just 780mm.Powertrain Specs & PricePowering 2023 Fluo is 125cc SOHC, 2-valve, 4-stroke, air-cooled engine that churns out 9.5 bhp at 8,000 rpm and a peak torque of 10.3 Nm at 5500rpm. The silent starter motor is paired with a CVT automatic gearbox. At 102kg, it is fairly nimble considering its category. It has a fuel tank capacity of only 4.2 litres.Yamaha has priced Fluo at 13,390 Brazilian Reals (approx. INR 2,16,587), translating to about 94,642 Baht, which makes it about 43,400 Baht more expensive than its Indonesian sibling. The price gap is a result of import taxes since Yamaha intends to directly import this scooter from Indonesia.2023 Yamaha FLUOThis scooter is unlikely to reach Indian shores anytime soon. Yamaha already retails two 125cc scooters in India in the form of Fascino and RayZR. Out of these two, the latter is a sportier-looking scooter that takes on the likes of other sporty 125cc scooters like TVS Ntorq and Suzuki Avenis. More

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      Top 20 Two Wheeler Exports Feb 2022 – Pulsar, Apache, Splendor, Raider

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      Two wheeler exports increased on a YoY basis by 2.68 percent with the Bajaj Boxer in the lead by a significant marginTVS ApacheTwo wheeler exports have risen significantly in March 2022. Total exports in this segment stood at 3,74,051 units, up 2.68 percent over 3,64,294 units relating to a 9,757 volume increase. It was the Bajaj Boxer that not only stood at a No. 1 spot but scaled over every other two wheeler by a substantial margin. No other two wheeler, other than the Bajaj Boxer, could amass exports above the 1 lakh unit mark.Leading the export sales charts in February 2022 was Bajaj Boxer with exports of 1,10,084 units, down 0.57 percent or 632 units as against 1,10,716 units exported in February 2021. Bajaj Boxer commanded a market share of 29.43 percent. Of the Boxer exports in the month of February 2022, it was its 110cc model that received the most demand. 94,740 units were shipped in February 2022, up 4.21 percent over 90,912 units exported in February 2021. Boxer 125cc shipments stood at 3,200 units, 28.21 percent increase from 2,496 units exported in February 2021.Two Wheeler Exports Feb 2022 – Pulsar, ApacheAt No. 2 was the TVS Star City with exports of 67,295 units, up 10.97 percent from 60,641 units shipped in February 2021. This was an increase of 6,654 units. In March 2022, the company introduced the Star City Plus. It comes in with TVS’ ET-Fi tech which the automaker states accounts for 15 percent better fuel efficiency.Bajaj Auto once again entered the fray with the Pulsar at No. 3 on the export list. Total exports in February 2022 stood at 26,143 units, down 15.29 percent or 4,720 units less as compared to 30,863 units shipped in February 2021. The Pulsar commands a 6.99 percent share. Bajaj also had the CT and Discover on this list at Nos. 4 and 5 with both bikes posting a YoY growth. CT exports stood at 17,504 units, up 27.32 percent over 13,748 units sold in February 2021. This was a 3,756 unit volume growth while the CT commands a 4.68 percent share. Discover exports on the other hand increased 35.93 percent to 14,708 units in February 2022. This was against 10,820 units shipped in February 2021 relating to a 3,888 unit volume growth.Two Wheeler Exports Feb 2022TVS Apache, Yamaha FZ, Hero HunkTVS Apache, Yamaha FZ and Hero Hunk also featured higher up on the export list in February 2022. TVS Apache saw its exports dip 31.09 percent on a YoY basis to 10,296 units, down from 14,942 units shipped in February 2021. The Apache commands a 2.75 percent share.Yamaha noted a 6.07 percent increase in exports of the FZ. Shipments that had stood at 9,560 units in February 2021 increased to 10,140 units in February 2022. Hero Hunk exports also increased substantially by 386.02 percent to 9,458 units in February 2022 over 1,946 unit exports in February 2021. Honda Navi exports saw a 21.40 percent YoY increase to 7,767 units from 6,398 units sold in February 2021.The export list for February 2022 continued with the Hero Splendor at No. 10 with exports up 15.88 percent YoY to 7,684 units from 6,631 units shipped in February 2021. Hero MotoCorp has recently increased prices of the Splendor in a range of Rs 500-1,000 while some variants have been discontinued.NoTwo Wheeler ExportsFeb-22Feb-21Growth % YoY1Boxer1,10,0841,10,716-0.572Star City67,29560,64110.973Pulsar26,14330,863-15.294CT17,50413,74827.325Discover14,70810,82035.936Apache10,29614,942-31.097FZ10,1409,5606.078Hunk9,4581,946386.029Navi7,7676,39821.4010Splendor7,6846,63115.8811Gixxer7,1036,4889.4812Sport5,8205,6103.7413HF Deluxe5,4542,444123.1614Dio5,4235,695-4.7815X Blade3,8443,25218.2016Raider3,8200–17Platina3,5104,320-18.7518Burgman3,1962,55824.9419Dream3,1283,392-7.7820Dominar 4002,8151,058166.0721Gixxer 2502,8082,30022.0922YD1252,7000–23FZ252,6940–24Crux2,6541,68257.7925Ntorq2,6084,370-40.3226CB Shine2,5184,794-47.4827KTM 2002,3182,982-22.2728650 Twin2,183927135.4929Himalayan2,0471,15177.8530KTM 3901,9553,034-35.5631Glamour1,9041,20058.6732Ray1,8492,860-35.3533Passion1,710630171.4334CB Hornet 160R1,6001,897-15.6635Classic 3501,4561,563-6.8536BMW G3101,4131,920-26.4137Meteor 3501,339620115.9738Husqvarna 4011,2921,466-11.8739H’Ness CB3501,200300300.0040Dominar 25094354273.9941SXR 508800–42Victor8001,440-44.4443SZ6682,464-72.8944R1566435089.7145Saluto6041,476-59.0846KTM 250584960-39.1747CB Unicorn 160576240140.0048Vespa500173189.0249Access458104480.0050Husqvarna 251379420-9.7651Maestro342430-20.4752Grazia3201,480-78.3853Jupiter28440610.0054Radeon2800–55Activa248260-4.6256Husqvarna 125210294-28.5757Aviator200360-44.4458Aprilia SR150190721-73.6559KTM 1251591,177-86.4960RR 31012741209.7661CB Unicorn 150120320-62.5062Aprilia SR 125116682-82.9963Alpha114168-32.1464Husqvarna 201114360-68.3365Saluto RX108522-79.3166Avenger96389-75.3267Destini 125806033.3368Pleasure80140-42.8669MT 1580240-66.6770Aprilia SR16074118-37.2971Vespa55310-82.2672Wego4680-42.5073Xpulse 200402,297-98.2674Xtreme.4080-50.0075Intruder32128-75.0076Xtreme03,229-100.0077Livo02,700-100.0078Acheiver01,869-100.0079Fascino01,366-100.0080Lets0480-100.0081Avenger0480-100.0082Classic 5000273-100.0083Hayate0168-100.0084Duet078-100.0085Gusto050-100.0086CBR 250R030-100.0087Centuro010-100.0088Electra 35009-100.0089Bullet 50002-100.00–Total3,74,0513,64,2942.68Suzuki Gixxer sales increased 9.48 percent to 7,103 units in February 2022 up from 6,488 units sold in February 2021. TVS Sport 100cc commuter bike had 5,820 units exported in February 2022, up 3.74 percent over 5,610 units sold in February 2021. The HF Deluxe also saw increased demand in global markets with 5,454 units shipped in February 2022, up 123.16 percent over 2,444 units shipped in February 2021.Lower HalfHonda Dio exports dipped 4.78 percent YoY to 5,423 units from 5,695 units exported in February 2021. Also in the commuter segment was the Honda X-Blade with shipments of 3,844 units in February 2021, up 18.20 percent over 3,252 units sold in February 2021. TVS Raider 125 exports stood at 3,820 units in February 2022. The TVS Raider received the Commuter Motorcycle of the Year award in March 2022 beating two strong contenders of Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Yamaha FZ-X.Thereafter Platina sales dipped 18.75 percent to 3,510 units while Burgman saw an increase of 24.94 percent to 3,196 units in February 2022. Dream exports fell 7.78 percent to 3,128 units while Dominar 400 and Gixxer 250 recorded 166.07 percent and 22.09 percent YoY growth to 2,815 units and 2,808 units respectively.Suzuki Access scooter has seen the most growth in exports in February 2022 to 458 units, up 4,480 percent from just 10 units shipped in February 2021. The list also included the Husqvarna (251 units), Maestro (342 units), Grazia (320 units) and Jupiter 284 units) along with the Radeon (280 units) and Activa (248 units). More

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      Royal Enfield Shotgun 650cc Bobber Spied – New LED Headlight

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      Royal Enfield has plans to introduce multiple new 650cc motorcycles including Shotgun, Super Meteor 650 and a cruiser bikeUpcoming Royal Enfield 650cc Bobber SG650With 650 twins registering strong sales in domestic as well as international markets, Royal Enfield will be aiming to further strengthen its presence in this space. Towards that end, at least three new 650cc motorcycles will be launched. One of these is Shotgun 650 that was unveiled as SG650 concept at 2021 EICMA. New 650cc bikes will also help Royal Enfield to manage threats from rivals such as the upcoming BSA Gold Star 650.Shotgun 650 has been spotted on road tests in India as well as abroad. The test mules have been seen with varying features till now, making it difficult to get a proper feel of its design. The latest test mule spotted overseas is different in that it appears to be in production-ready form.Royal Enfield 650cc LED HeadlightIt has the full uniform and is without any camouflage, indicating that the bike is almost ready to enter production. The test mule can be seen with a top box and connected wires, which reveals the possibility of range testing. Shotgun 650 is likely to be launched in early 2023. Royal Enfield could also introduce the Super Meteor 650 at the same time.While production-ready Shotgun 650 looks familiar to SG650 Concept, it has toned-down features and appears more practical. The bike continues using Royal Enfield’s signature retro features such as round headlamp and rear view mirrors, teardrop shaped fuel tank and wide rear mudguard. While the headlight will be LED, blinkers will have halogen bulbs.Upcoming Royal Enfield 650cc Bobber SG650Side profile comprises largely the engine and utility boxes. The test mule can be seen with inconspicuous looking exhaust. It is possible that this may be different as compared to that of the production variant. At the rear, Shotgun 650 has the signature round tail lamp.In terms of user comfort, the bike offers an upright riding stance. Pulled back handlebar and centrally placed footpegs will ensure optimal comfort on long journeys. Low-set, scooped out single piece saddle can be expected to boost comfort levels as well as ensure adequate balance and control.Shotgun 650 engine and specsPowering Shotgun 650 will be the same 648cc parallel-twin air cooled motor that does duty on Interceptor and Continental GT. It churns out 47 hp of max power and 52 Nm of peak torque. It is coupled with a 6-speed constant mesh gearbox. It is possible that power and torque output may be tweaked slightly in line with the bike’s profile.Shotgun 650 has USD forks at front and dual rear shock absorbers. It has disc brakes at both ends, integrated with dual-channel ABS as standard. Speedometer appears the same as currently used with other Royal Enfield bikes. There’s a larger primary display on the left that shows standard info such as speedometer, fuel level and odometer. On the right, the smaller display is likely to be the tripper navigation system.Source More

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      Royal Enfield Prices April 2022 – Classic, Bullet, Meteor, 650 Twins, Himalayan

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      Royal Enfield is currently developing multiple new models based on the existing 350cc and 650cc platforms as well as a new 450cc platformRoyal Enfield 350cc Custom By EimorIn this new fiscal, Royal Enfield has become the latest auto brand to increase prices of its models. The Chennai-based manufacturer has increased prices of all its models in the country.This includes its 350cc range comprising Bullet, Classic and Meteor, its 411cc range comprising Himalayan and Scram and the 650cc Twins- Interceptor and Continental GT. Below are the new prices of all Royal Enfield motorcycles on sale in India.Royal Enfield Prices April 2022 – Classic, Bullet, MeteorThe entry-level Bullet 350 now starts at Rs 1.48 for the 350cc Kick start variant. The standard variant is priced at Rs 1.56 lakh whereas the electric start variant is offered at Rs 1.63 lakh. All variants have received a price hike of up to Rs 3,000.Coming to Royal Enfield’s best-selling model- Classic 350, the retro-style roadster has received a uniform price hike of Rs 3,000 across the entire range. Prices of Classic 350 now start at Rs 1.90 lakh for the Redditch trim and go up to Rs 2.21 lakh for the Chrome series. In between, it is also available in Halcyon, Signals and Dark variants with different colour options on offer.Royal Enfield Prices April 2022 – Meteor, ClassicThe brand’s sole cruiser offering- Meteor 350 has received a price hike of Rs 4,000-5000 depending on the variant. The base Fireball variant is now priced at Rs 2.05 lakh, Stellar variant is priced at Rs 2.11 lakh and top-end Supernova variant is offered at a price of Rs 2.22 lakh.Scram 411, Himalayan Price HikeNext in line is Scram 411 which is based on Himalayan. The scrambler bike, which was recently launched in March this year, has received a price hike in the range of Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000. After the latest price update, Scram 411 is now priced between Rs 2.05 lakh and Rs 2.11 lakh. It is available in a single trim with multiple colour options.Scram’s donor model- Himalayan is now offered at a starting price of 2.19 lakh and goes up to Rs 2.26 lakh. The adventure tourer has witnessed a price hike which ranges between Rs 4,000 and Rs 5,000. Like Scram, Himalayan is offered in a single trim with multiple colour options to choose from.Royal Enfield Himalayan and Scram Prices April 2022Interceptor, Continental GT Price HikeThe brand’s flagship 650 Twins have also gone dearer. While Interceptor has received a price hike of Rs 3,000-4,000, Continental GT has received an increment of Rs 3,000-5,000. The former is now priced between Rs 2.88 lakh and Rs 3.14 lakh, whereas the latter is priced in the range of Rs 3.02 lakh and Rs 3.26 lakh. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom.Royal Enfield 650cc Prices April 2022Royal Enfield will also be launching multiple new products based on the 350cc and 650cc platforms in the coming few months. These include Hunter 350, the new-gen Bullet 350, Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650. The company is also developing a new-gen Himalayan with a more powerful 450cc heart. More

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      Hero Scooter Prices April 2022 – Pleasure, Maestro Edge, Destini

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      Prices of scooters from Hero MotoCorp have been increased by up to Rs 2,000 depending on variantNew Hero Pleasure Plus XTECHero MotoCorp is the latest auto brand to increase prices of its models. The company currently offers four scooters under its portfolio namely Pleasure Plus, Maestro Edge 110, Maestro Edge 125 and Destini 125. Prices of almost all variants have been increased this month.Hero Scooter Prices April 2022Hero Pleasure Plus has received a price hike of up to Rs 1,450, Destini is now dearer by up to Rs 1,550. On the other hand, Maestro Edge has received a price hike of Rs 1,250 for its 110cc version and Rs 2,000 for its 125cc guise. Price increments of all models are marginal and should not drastically change buying decisions for prospective consumers.Pleasure Plus is now available at a starting price of Rs 63,520 and goes up to Rs 72,870 for the top-spec XTec Drum Jubilant Yellow variant. Prices of Hero Destini 125 start at Rs 71,500 and go up to Rs 76,900 for the top-spec VX Platinum variant.Xtec lineup of Destini 125 has not witnessed any price update since the scooter was launched only a couple of weeks earlier. Hero recently launched the feature-packed Xtec variant of the Destini 125, priced at Rs 79,990.Hero Scooter Prices April 2022Coming to Maestro Edge, the 110cc version of the sporty-looking scooter is priced at Rs 66,820 for the drum brake variant and Rs 72,870 for the disc brake variant after the latest price update. Whereas the 125cc iteration of Maestro Edge is now priced between Rs 75,450 and Rs 84,320. All prices mentioned above are ex-showroom. No other updates have been reported on any of these four scooters.Hero Scooters SpecsPleasure Plus and Maestro Edge 110 are powered by the same 110.9cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 8 bhp at 7,500rpm and a peak torque 8.75 Nm at 5,500rpm. On the other hand, Destini and Maestro Edge 125 are powered by a 124cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that churns out 8.7 bhp and 10.2 Nm of torque. All scooters are available with a CVT automatic gearbox.All scooters from Hero MotoCorp are offered with a drum brake as standard on both wheels that are aided by combined braking system (CBS). Out of the four models mentioned above, all barring Pleasure Plus are offered with an optional front disc brake.Hero will soon mark its entry into the electric mobility space with its upcoming electric scooter under its new subsidiary brand called Vida. This new Hero electric scooter will rival the likes of Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, etc. More

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      Yamaha MT15 2.0 In Official TVC – Accessories Price List

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      Launched at a starting price of Rs 1.60 lakh, new MT15 Version 2.0 is around Rs 10-15k costlier as compared to its predecessor2022 Yamaha MT15 2.0 – Nikam YamahaNew MT15 Ver 2.0 has received a number of updates such as USD forks in golden finish, full digital LCD instrument panel with new design and gear shift indicator, Bluetooth-based connectivity features, aluminium swingarm, updated 155cc engine, raised LED tail light, sturdier mudguard with new design and updated body graphics.The bike can be personalized with a range of official accessories. The list of accessories and their pricing has been revealed. Users can book these accessories online and collect them from the selected dealership.Yamaha MT15 Version 2.0 official accessoriesUsers looking to enhance the cockpit area can choose the tank pad, available at Rs 350. Two colour options are available, Blue & Black and Black & Grey. Users can choose as per their specific tastes and preferences or based on the colour of the bike.New MT15 Version 2.0 is available in four colour options, two of which are new for the bike. While Metallic Black and Ice Fluo-Vermillion were available earlier, Cyan Storm and Racing Blue colours have been added. Tank pad for MT15 is made from high quality plastic. It is scratch resistant, waterproof and designed to be long lasting. It will have no impact on the vehicle paint.Yamaha MT15 V2 Accessories Price ListAs new MT15 has Bluetooth connectivity, users can improve ride experience with accessories such as mobile holder and USB charger. These are priced at Rs 350 and Rs 750, respectively. The mobile holder is available in standard black colour and seems to be sturdy. It is an adjustable unit that can accommodate smartphones of varying sizes.The USB charger can be placed on the handlebar. It comes with a top cover for protection against dust, debris and water. USB charger kit includes the USB slot and wiring, nut bolt and zip ties.Cheapest accessory on the list is Yamaha branded sticker, priced at Rs 80. It is waterproof and has high quality finish. It can be used on the bike, rider’s helmet, etc.For a sportier look and feel, users can opt for LED flasher priced at Rs 1,490. It is functionally relevant as well, as it improves night and daytime visibility. It lasts longer in comparison to the standard bulb flasher. Take a look at the official Yamaha MT15 2.0 TVC video below.[embedded content][embedded content]MT15/Yamaha branded apparelFor the rider, Yamaha is offering an MT branded Polo T-shirt at Rs 900. The t-shirt has MT logo at front and Yamaha logo at the back. The t-shirt is available in black colour. Other branded apparel includes MT Black Biking Jacket and Yamaha Black Biking Jacket. These are priced at Rs 6,500 and Rs 6,990, respectively. Sizes available for these jackets are S, M, L, XL and XXL.For pillion comfort, users can choose Tandem Footrest offered at Rs 500. For bike protection, accessories available are seat cover and skid plate. These are priced at Rs 400 and Rs 500, respectively. Seat cover is available in standard black colour and is water resistant and dust proof. Skid plate is a compact, lightweight unit that protects the muffler. More

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      Trouve Electric Scooter Teased – Range Up To 230 Kms

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      Trouve H2 electric maxi scooter in the premium segment claims to go from 0 to 60 kmph in 4.3 secondsTrouve Electric Scooter TeaserIn what is being claimed as India’s first Hyper Maxi Scooter, Trouve H2 has now been teased. It will feature a liquid-cooled motor, single-speed transmission, upside-down fork, and mono-shock rear. It supports 4G connectivity.This next gen scooter claims to deliver performance. Touted to reach from 0 to 60 in 4.3 seconds, Trouve Motor’s Hyper-Maxi H2 maxi scooter is designed and developed at the Bangalore R&D Centre. The scooter rides on 14 inch wheels.Trouve Electric ScooterTrouve Electric Scooter range is pegged at 130-230 kms. Currently work is ongoing for three models in the maxi-scooter category that will be shown in 2023. Current funding goals are in the territory of USD 3 million seed funding.Simultaneously, the company is also seeking dealership collaboration. With its first launch scheduled in H2 2022, finding dealer partners would be at the top of the company’s growth plans. The company had also teased an electric motorcycle a few weeks back, which claims to do 200 kmph top speed.[embedded content][embedded content]Only recently, the company offered a glimpse into its hyper-sports bike scheduled for launch in the second half of 2022. The futuristic scooter H2 maxi scooter will feature LED headlights. And will be fitted with 2-piston callipers for ‘better initial bite, and brake feel’. With continuous power of 4.8 kW and peak power of 7.9 kW, the scooter would have one of the best performance figures in the segment. On the tech front, it will offer advanced internet-backed features to riders.Trouve H2 pre-bookingTrouve H2 pre-booking goes underway in August 2022. Launch is expected in the first half of 2023. Alternatively, prospective customers can check details online, and have early access to pre booking, apart from a chance to win customised Trouve merchandise.Regular maxi-scooters by themselves constitute a small part of the scooter industry. An electric offering is likely to follow the same path and be a small segment of the growing e-scooter segment. The current range of offerings include a wide range of low-speed and high speed products catering to different buyer segments.Electric 2-wheeler segmentArun Sunny, Founder of Trouve Motor said, “The electric 2-wheeler segment in India has exponentially grown in the last few years. In 2021 alone, it recorded a staggering 132% growth, indicating that 2022 will be even better. And with the launch of our electric maxi-scooters, we not only aim to contribute to this growth trajectory but also strive to further revolutionize this space by bringing more innovation.”Keen to establish itself as a premium EV manufacturer, the company says Trouve Motor’s vehicles are ‘to be the safest two-wheelers’. The electric two-wheeler segment in India is in a stage of rapid growth. sales for the fiscal just concluded improved exponentially. The space is currently dominated by players who are attempting mass market dominance as the segment grows. The number of premium EV two-wheeler makers are far fewer in number, which gives Trouve plenty of opportunity to carve a niche for itself. More